At length, compell'd by very need, in grief
He wrote a proud petition for relief.
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"He did suppose a fall, like his, would prove
Of force to wake their sympathy and love;
Would make them feel the changes all may know,
And stir them up a new regard to show."
His suit was granted;—to an ancient maid,
Relieved herself, relief for him was paid.
Here they together (meet companions) dwell,